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Summer of Stories

It is the Summer of Stories at Campbell County Public Library, and we have a great summer lined up for you. From activity challenges to prizes to fun programs and more, your summer story will definitely be one to remember!

Kickoff Week

The first chapter of your story should be as unique as you are! From June 1 to June 4, all four branches welcome you to begin the summer with the fun programs they have lined up.

Monday, June 1 | Cold Spring Branch
10 am-noon: Painting and Popsicles, for families
2–5 pm: Making Stamp Art—With Jordan Denae Jung, for adults & teens (registration required)

Tuesday, June 2 | Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
2-4 pm: Masterpiece Makers, for grades K-5
6–8 pm: Beat the Heat, for adults & teens

Wednesday, June 3 | Newport Branch
1–3 pm: Family Crafternoon, for grades K-5
3-5 pm: Summer Craft Tables, for adults & teens

Thursday, June 4 | Alexandria Branch
1-3 pm: Candyland, for all ages

Summer Reading Challenge

A little competition can make your story even more interesting! From June 1 to July 26, we challenge you to log six activities every week to win themed weekly prizes; one winner will be chosen per age group (adults, teens and children). What do you have to do? Simply read a book, attend a program or use library resources/materials. Though you can only log one activity per day, you may log each activity multiple times throughout the same week.

 Weekly Themes

  • Week 1 (June 1-7): Candy
  • Week 2 (June 8-14): Summer
  • Week 3 (June 15-21): Bookworm
  • Week 4 (June 22-28): Animal Lovers
  • Week 5 (June 29-July 5): Board Games
  • Week 6 (July 6-12): Build it
  • Week 7 July 13-19): Art
  • Week 8 (July 20-26): Local Favorites

You can pick up and submit your weekly log at any branch or online through Beanstack. 

Checkout Challenge

The library has the perfect side quest to add to your summer story! Each time you check out items at a branch, you get an entry into the midsummer and final prize drawing. All branches host their own Checkout Challenge! On July 1, branches will draw a winner for a $25 Kroger gift card, and on July 26, branches will draw a winner for a $50 Kroger gift card. All ages are eligible to participate.

Look for Us at Local Parks

Does your story include outdoor fun and free books? If so, we have the best news! Throughout June and July, library staff will travel across Campbell County, visit different parks and host fun hangouts.

Tower Tuesdays & Jolly Thursdays

In June, Tower Tuesdays and Jolly Thursdays are filled with music, animals, crafts and more!

 Tower Tuesdays

Tower Park’s Amphitheater, Fort Thomas at 10 am

Jolly Thursdays

A.J. Jolly Park’s Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria at 10 am

Book Bus Tour

The Book Bus is on tour Wednesdays in July. We wanted to make sure your story had the chance to dabble in multiple genres, so note the themes of the events and come dressed to match if you want!

Book Bus on Tour

  • July 1: Bubble Pirates at Cold Spring Community Center
  • July 8: Summerween at Gil Lynn Park in Dayton
  • July 15: Paws at the Park at Alexandria Community Park
  • July 22: Dragon Fairy Garden Party at Pendery Sports Park in Melbourne

Summer Reading Finales

We will not leave your story on a cliffhanger; instead, we will leave it with a bang! Join us for our Summer Reading finales for each age group.

Friday, July 24 | Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
7-9 pm: Art After Hours, Adult Summer Reading Finale

Saturday, July 25 | Cold Spring Branch
10 am-1 pm: Miniature Golf, Children's Summer Reading Finale

Saturday, July 25 | Cold Spring Branch
5-8 pm: After Hours Movie Night, Teen Summer Reading

Though the Summer Reading Finales mark the final chapter of this summer’s story, there is always room for a sequel next year!

 Thank you to the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library for making CCPL’s Summer Reading possible.